142. Leap Day.
143. My middle school girls and our time together during small group.
144. The time before it rains, when the wind is blowing and the smell of the coming storm fills the sky.
145. I am redeemed.
146. Strawberries on my salad.
147. Planning adventures.
148. Dreams (literally) about flying to Scotland.
149. Spring is coming!
150. Avocados.
151. Sleep. And lots of it.
Feb 29, 2012
Feb 28, 2012
I'm moving to Scotland.
I'M MOVING TO SCOTLAND.
I announced this back in September, but haven't really talked much about it since then. It's because I had to do things like graduate from college. Now that I have, and details have been worked out, I can tell you all about it.
I will be moving to Fort William, Scotland to work with Kilmallie Free Church's youth group for one year. I'll be leading small groups, discipling girls one-on-one, and participating in other aspects of church ministry. It will be very similar to what I was doing during my time there this past summer, but it will be for a longer period of time.
The goal is for me to be there by this June. That's 93 days from today. I have to raise about $3,750 for each month that I will be spending in Scotland. I'm just beginning this support raising process, and I'm excited to share that I'm already at 10% of my support needed for the year!
So. Here's the deal. In addition to my usual (and rare... sorry) blog posting that already happens, I'll be using this blog to share stories about my journey to Scotland.
This is the plan:
-Prayer requests will be posted on here. I recently received an email from Kiki and Anna MacRae (the pastor of Kilmallie Free Church and his wife) giving me a bunch of things to be in prayer about. I will be posting those soon, and would love to have you jump on board and pray with me.
-I'll fill you in on the support raising process, sharing how God is providing the money every step of the way.
-Once I get there, this will be where I will keep you updated with what's new.
To the right of this post towards the top of the page, there is a banner that says Emily Morris Serving in Scotland. (This was made by the lovely Megan Walter.) If you click on it, it will take you to Kilmallie Free Church's website where you can find out more information about the church. Under this, there is a banner that says MTW. If you click on it, it takes you to Mission to the World's website where you can learn more about the organization I will be going through. (Also, you can make donations there... just in case you were wondering.)
If you would like to know more about Fort William, Kilmallie Free Church, or the ministry I will be doing there, PLEASE contact me at emilyemorris{at}me{dot}com or leave me a comment. I would love to tell you more about it!
I announced this back in September, but haven't really talked much about it since then. It's because I had to do things like graduate from college. Now that I have, and details have been worked out, I can tell you all about it.
I will be moving to Fort William, Scotland to work with Kilmallie Free Church's youth group for one year. I'll be leading small groups, discipling girls one-on-one, and participating in other aspects of church ministry. It will be very similar to what I was doing during my time there this past summer, but it will be for a longer period of time.
Fort William
The goal is for me to be there by this June. That's 93 days from today. I have to raise about $3,750 for each month that I will be spending in Scotland. I'm just beginning this support raising process, and I'm excited to share that I'm already at 10% of my support needed for the year!
So. Here's the deal. In addition to my usual (and rare... sorry) blog posting that already happens, I'll be using this blog to share stories about my journey to Scotland.
This is the plan:
-Prayer requests will be posted on here. I recently received an email from Kiki and Anna MacRae (the pastor of Kilmallie Free Church and his wife) giving me a bunch of things to be in prayer about. I will be posting those soon, and would love to have you jump on board and pray with me.
-I'll fill you in on the support raising process, sharing how God is providing the money every step of the way.
-Once I get there, this will be where I will keep you updated with what's new.
The MacRae Family + Me
To the right of this post towards the top of the page, there is a banner that says Emily Morris Serving in Scotland. (This was made by the lovely Megan Walter.) If you click on it, it will take you to Kilmallie Free Church's website where you can find out more information about the church. Under this, there is a banner that says MTW. If you click on it, it takes you to Mission to the World's website where you can learn more about the organization I will be going through. (Also, you can make donations there... just in case you were wondering.)
The 2011 Holiday Club Team
If you would like to know more about Fort William, Kilmallie Free Church, or the ministry I will be doing there, PLEASE contact me at emilyemorris{at}me{dot}com or leave me a comment. I would love to tell you more about it!
Feb 23, 2012
Because we could.
It was one of those beautiful days that popped up in the middle of winter. It was in the 60's and sunny, and we went on a date at the park. We read and talked, and snapped this photo of ourselves with his fancy camera. Because we could.
Feb 22, 2012
Sick Days.
For the last two days, I've been stuck in bed with this awful cold type thing. I haven't been this sick since I was in Scotland last summer.
I've been filling my time with all sorts of things. By all sorts of things, I really mean all sorts of TV shows.
And I liked it.
Monday afternoon, Josiah pulled off surprising me and came over and brought me medicine and tea. He spent his afternoon taking care of me and reading out loud to me. He prayed for me, made me guacamole (because he knew that if I'd eat anything it would be something involving avocados), and made me drink TONS of water and tea. It was the best surprise ever. I am so thankful for him.
Caroline came over Monday night and brought me Moose Tracks ice cream. We ate way too much of it, and just sat and talked for a couple of hours. It was so good for my heart to be with her, and to have these people that I love drive 30+ minutes to see me while I was sick.
Tuesday pretty much looked like this:
I've been filling my time with all sorts of things. By all sorts of things, I really mean all sorts of TV shows.
Ok, and I'll admit that I actually watched this too...
Monday afternoon, Josiah pulled off surprising me and came over and brought me medicine and tea. He spent his afternoon taking care of me and reading out loud to me. He prayed for me, made me guacamole (because he knew that if I'd eat anything it would be something involving avocados), and made me drink TONS of water and tea. It was the best surprise ever. I am so thankful for him.
Caroline came over Monday night and brought me Moose Tracks ice cream. We ate way too much of it, and just sat and talked for a couple of hours. It was so good for my heart to be with her, and to have these people that I love drive 30+ minutes to see me while I was sick.
Tuesday pretty much looked like this:
Allie and I had Tuesday night dinner dates every week for the last two years. We were supposed to have dinner together last night, but I was sick. She texted me and said she heard I was sick, and she was coming over and bringing me Moe's for dinner. I tried to argue, but it didn't work. She came and hung out for a few hours. Our friendship is one of those that was completely unexpected, but I'm so SO glad she's in my life.
Today, I got up and got ready in hopes that acting like I was better would make me better. It didn't work. But, I did spend today working on Scotland support raising. Get ready for a fairly long blog post explaining my upcoming move to Scotland!
Feb 8, 2012
Learning.
I am waiting.
God is working.
I am learning.
God is working.
I am learning.
"And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit,
because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God."
Romans 8:27
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